For what will now be his fourth school in as many years, former Texas forward Tre Mitchell has announced that the will be transferring to Kentucky.
Mitchell spent two seasons at UMass before opting to transfer to Texas following the conclusion of the 2020 COVID-19 season. He spent just part of one season in Austin before deciding to take an indefinite leave of absence. Following his departure, tweets form his father surfaced expressing displeasure with how Mitchell was being used by former head coach Chris Beard.
He ultimately chose to enter the transfer portal one more time and found a new home at West Virginia where he spent this past season.
Mitchell was a key contributor and started all but two games for the Mountaineers averaging 11.7 points and 5.5 rebounds on 47% shooting from the field and 36% shooting from three. However, after the recent issues stemming from the downfall of Bob Huggins, Mitchell decided to transfer again.
He took to social media on Monday to announce his move to Kentucky, where he will have one year of eligibility remaining.
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